All Mortal Flesh (Clare Fergusson Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries) by Julia Spencer-Fleming and Suzanne Toren

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Publisher: Sound Library (October 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0792743687

ISBN-13: 978-0792743682

Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 12 ounces ()

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Clare Fergusson, a helicopter pilot turned Episcopal priest, and Russ Van Alstyne, police chief of Millers Kills, N.Y., are suffering in the wake of their affair in Anthony-winner Spencer-Fleming's fifth mystery, her most captivating yet (after 2005's To Darkness and to Death). After Russ separates from his wife and Clare's Albany superiors chastise her, the "problem priest" vows never to see Russ again. But when Russ's wife is found murdered in the Van Alstynes' home and the New York State police deem him the prime suspect, Clare risks everything to clear his name. The high-stakes plot evolves seamlessly with totally unexpected twists and turns, culminating in a climax that surpasses the drama of previous outings. Clare and Russ continue to struggle with their feelings and the confines of their respective vocations, while interesting new characters join the familiar residents of Millers Kill. Fans, once they start reading, will hang Do Not Disturb signs on their doors. (Oct.)
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From AudioFile
This installment of the Clare Fergusson/ Russ van Alstyne mysteries features parallel busybodies in their lives, just what they don't need. Clare, an Episcopal priest who is too fearless for her own good, is saddled with a watchdog deacon. Russ, the police chief in their small Adirondack town, is sidelined by an ambitious investigator from the state police when Russ's wife is found murdered in their kitchen. The investigator considers Russ the prime suspect and Clare a close second. Suzanne Toren is expert at creating tension and conveying shock with the pace and weight of her words as Russ and Clare risk their lives to find the real killer. Her Clare is complex and believable, her Russ rough and manly. A terrific entertainment. B.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Reader Reviews
This review is from: All Mortal Flesh: A Rev. Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne Mystery (Hardcover) Or, perhaps I should quote Russ and say, "Christ on a crutch!" I just finished "All Mortal Flesh," and I am torn between joy at the prize of another Clare/Russ novel and mourning over what I read. This powerhouse fifth entry in the series about the feisty female Episcopal priest and the married police chief of Miller's Kill unreels developments galore for the star-crossed duo. The earlier books revolved around tragedies befalling other denizens of this small upstate New York town. Clare and Russ got involved by virtue of their professions and untangled the murderous mysteries. But those misadventures didn't directly dive-bomb our very human heroes. "All Mortal Flesh" does. It *is* about them; it strikes at them -- and their sympathetic readers -- mercilessly. The first half of the novel delivers one tremendous jolt and another nearly as high on the shock Richter scale, but then advances as pretty straightforward procedural narrative -- making one wonder why another 150 pages might be necessary. Never fear. Suddenly, after a beautifully emotional scene in which Russ and Clare call upon the healing impetus of forgiveness, everything turns on its axis and the story is off and running again at full tilt. I shall not give any plot switchbacks away, but suffice it to say that as one nears the last pages, there is a certain expectation of how the book will conclude and where that might leave priest and chief. However, it never does to assume, especially with the consummately talented Spencer-Fleming choreographing the action. I felt drained and grieved after reading the final pages. I can only hope that we have not seen the last of Clare Fergussen and Russ Van Alstyne. It was wonderful to visit with the many familiar faces we've come to know, including the MK police officers, the church assistant, Russ's mom, Father Aberforth, and others. The new woman deacon and woman state police investigator added zing and zest, as did the reporter, Ben Beagle (love that name). And, as always, Spencer-Fleming peppers the pages with humor now and then, adding just the right light seasoning. Still, "All Mortal Flesh" is no comedy. Not. At. All. We are starkly reminded that sometimes the vagaries of life and death blow away the best intentions of the best-intentioned and honorable people. Read it. Comment (1) | Permalink | (Report this)

All Mortal Flesh (Clare Fergusson Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries)
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Updated on 6-30-2008.